# Recessing?

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [October 16, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104 "2012-10-16T02:23:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/1 "2012-10-16T02:23:08Z")

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I was wondering if anyone could have a simple explanation for doing a sili recese or a pad recese without a lathe (videos would be nice)

Any feedback will help thanks

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**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/2 "2012-10-16T02:38:37Z")

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[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/4/b/74b72cf40b35498009e7bdcd96c1b14879327ae7.jpeg "How to silicon recess a duncan yoyo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2koXkqDH24)

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/3 "2012-10-16T02:40:34Z")

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I believe you answer is [here](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html)

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**Author:** ![mozartm99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/4 "2012-10-16T03:42:19Z")

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Could you recess with a dremel? With the right attachment of course.

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/5 "2012-10-16T14:40:30Z")

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A Dremel will probably work but it may not have enough power to avoid a stall while cutting. Just an opinion on my part.

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**Author:** ![mgodinez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mgodinez/32/585_2.png) [@mgodinez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgodinez)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/6 "2012-10-16T14:59:51Z")

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> [@mozartm99](#):
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> Could you recess with a dremel? With the right attachment of course.

i use to recess w/ a dremel some years back. here’s some pics:

[http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3847/isopicsetupmz0.jpg](http://imageshack.us)

[http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5031/recesscloseuf2.jpg](http://imageshack.us)

[http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2691/isorecessfe7.jpg](http://imageshack.us)

the setup worked well ‘nough, but nothin’ beats a lathe. however, it is possible.

i would recommend goin’ w/ a variable speed corded dremel. and recess gradually, try to avoid just cuttin’ into the yo yo.

mgodinez

cloudy…

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/7 "2012-10-16T15:36:49Z")

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> [@mgodinez](#):
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> i use to recess w/ a dremel some years back. here’s some pics:

Ahh yes. That works. I was thinking about chucking it on the dremel, as in a cheapo lathe setup. Using a jig to guide with a cutter is acceptable, but takes some care and skill.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing/44104/8 "2012-10-16T17:11:07Z")

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Wow. Really interesting thread. I still have no desire myself to do these mods, but they are certainly more accessible. Who knows how many future modders may crop up as a result. What’s equally exciting is how many new “great” modders may be created!